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P&C Business Partner - 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Job Name
P&C Business Partner-18 Month Fixed Term Contract

General Information

Date Published
02-Jul-2026
Advertising Ends
16-Jul-2026
ID#
16220
Role Type
HR
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
Hybrid
Country
New Zealand
Location
Bay of Plenty District, Hamilton & North Waikato

Position Description

Imagine Tomorrow with Us | Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō
At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves. 

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution. 

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

About the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga
We are looking for a People & Culture Business Partner to join the team on an 18-month fixed term contract! 

By joining our P&C community within New Zealand Manufacturing you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our workforce. This is a strategic partnering role, bringing our people strategy to life by embedding workforce planning and capability development into site operations aligned with business priorities and the evolving needs of our Co-op.

Working closely with leaders across our Edgecumbe and Reporoa sites, you’ll influence strategic thinking, drive high performance, lead change, and deliver organisational solutions with real business impact.

A key focus is leading strategic workforce planning at scale. You bring strong hands-on experience developing and delivering end-to-end, data-driven workforce strategies—aligning long-term goals with practical plans. 

As a trusted advisor, you’ll coach leaders, champion engagement, and design people solutions to solve business challenges. This is a unique opportunity to influence senior stakeholders, shape meaningful change, and grow your career in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment.

To note, we are flexible for location within Waikato and Bay of Plenty region, but travel will be required to both our Edgecumbe and Reporoa Sites.               

About You | Mōu
You’re a strategic thinker with strong business insight and a passion for enabling performance. Future-focused and adaptable, you bring fresh perspectives and confidently lead change across complex environments.

You have proven experience in strategic workforce planning at scale, with a track record of designing and delivering end-to-end strategies in large organisations. You translate strategy into action—embedding practical frameworks and tools that build long-term capability and performance.

You’re experienced in unionised environments, embedding workforce planning, capability building, and high-performance practices into integrated programmes.

Data-driven and outcomes-focused, you use insights to shape strategy, drive execution, and meet stakeholder needs. With strong influencing skills, you partner effectively with diverse leadership teams to anticipate workforce needs and enable business success.

Business-focused and employee-centric, you bring clarity, confidence, and impact to everything you do.

Our Values | Ngā Aura 
At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

Our Commitment to You | Tā mātou oati 
We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:

  • Fair and equitable pay
  • Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career growth support
  • Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
  • Employee recognition
  • Support for community involvement and cultural connection
To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

A Career of Opportunities | Ngā Mahi
At Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Join Us | Tātou Tātou
Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together. 

You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.

Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion | He Wāhi mō te Katoa
Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation. 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions). 

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth. 

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou. 

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 16th July